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Why Polymarket is banned?

Polymarket is banned in 33 countries due to: Gambling regulations - Many countries prohibit online gambling/prediction markets. Regulatory compliance - Failure to obtain proper licensing.

Specific laws - France, Brazil, Australia have specific bans. Switzerland, Poland, Belgium added to blacklists. VPN usage exacerbates legal risks.

Geo-blocking enforces these national bans. The US was banned 2022-2025 due to CFTC settlement. Some bans may change as regulations evolve.

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